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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,814.58, 86,683.14 and 34,519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,814.58, 86,683.14 and 34,519.66 is: 47,636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,814.58 : 86,683.14 = 34,519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,814.58/86,683.14 = 34,519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,814.58x = 86,683.14 × 34,519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,814.58x = 2,992,272,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,272,520.53/62,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,636.59

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